Comprehensive Psychological Services

Anxiety

Anxiety, often referred to as fear or nervousness, is one of life’s most inhibiting emotions. Anxiety is a term that encompasses a number of problems which include phobias, panic attacks, stress, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and general nervousness.

Using the term anxiety disorder allows professionals to describe the lasting periods of nervousness and fear that people experience. Within the term there are however several major types. Each of these disorders requires specific treatment.

Unfortunately…

Anxiety can be related to many different environmental and genetic factors including, but not limited to:

Alcohol Abuse

Overwhelming social encounters

The need to people please

Ineffective coping skills

Genetic predisposition

Depression

Traumatic experiences

With the potential of numerous influencing factors, it is important for you to be able to take back control of your own life, and your anxiety. The first step of which is to be able to recognize the symptoms of anxiety. Which can include:

Tension

Sweaty palms

Jitteriness

Lightheadedness

Trouble breathing

Raised heart rate

Feeling flush

“Choking” on words

Lasting fear

Persistent worry

We know that without proper anxiety treatment these disorders can lead to a number of life-altering consequences including, recurring panic attacks, avoidance of social situations, increased likelihood of drug and alcohol abuse, and relationship strains between family members and friends.

You don’t have to face this alone.

Dr. Elena Riedo, and everyone at our practice is ready and willing to get you the counseling, therapy and assistance you need, to ensure that you live a worry free life from here on out. Learn more about anxiety and anxiety suppression here, or contact Dr. Elena Riedo today.